Our members' web site consists of over 600,000 pages of material transcribed from original documents and other types of material useful to researchers; over 25 GB of information related to Cape Breton. This site has the largest collection of Cape Breton genealogy information available anywhere.

Founded in 1932 by a group of citizens who were interested in preserving the archives and genealogy for Cape Sable Island and surrounding areas. The Genealogy Department offers research facilities and staff to assist you in your search for your ancestral roots. Research can be commissioned, or you may wish to research on your own at our premises.